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Melvin Guillard Bio
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. (born March 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman. Guillard received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricco Rodriguez in 2008. He is currently ranked as being the 15th best lightweight fighter by The USA Today Consensus Rankings, and 7th by MMAWeekly.
MMA career
In 2005 Guillard fought against Roger Huerta. After Guillard took a competitive decision victory, the fight was ruled a no contest after Huerta appealed the commission making an accusation that Guillard was greasing between rounds and that he was very slippery since the start of the 2nd round.
Guillard later participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing by unanimous decision against Josh Burkman. Guillard returned at the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout. Fighting again at welterweight, Guillard lost his next fight, against Josh Neer, by triangle choke submission – which surprised many in attendance. Guillard seemed to control the fight until then, opening a large cut on Neer's forehead in the process.
When the lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58, Guillard began to transition to the lighter weight class. He made his lightweight debut in the UFC at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first round knockout. On September 23, 2006 Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger, at UFC 63. Guillard won the fight via KO with a body blow. Guillard lost his fight against Rich Clementi at UFC 79 by rear-naked choke at 4:40 of the first round. Both before and after the bout there was heated trash talking which included Guillard giving Clementi the finger during the introductions. Guillard also attempted to attack Clementi after being submitted, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean.
Guillard was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90 in Chicago on October 25, 2008, but was replaced by Shannon Gugerty due to a torn ACL. Guillard defeated Gleison Tibau at TUF 9 Finale by split decision June 20, 2009. Guillard was defeated via guillotine choke by Nate Diaz on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19.
Guillard next faced Ronys Torres on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109. Melvin recently joined well respected coach Greg Jackson's camp out in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Guillard showing improved submission defense and patience in the fight, won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares on May 29, 2010 at UFC 114, but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury. Guillard fought and defeated UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe by the way of KO in the first round.
Guillard defeated Jeremy Stephens on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119 via split decision.
Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23. However, on December 6, 2010, headliner Kenny Florian pulled out of a fight with Evan Dunham due to injury and Guillard has been chosen as his replacement. Guillard would go on to defeat Dunham in the first round via TKO due to knees. The finish earned him Knockout of the Night honors.
Guillard defeated Shane Roller on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 via knockout, outclassing Roller with his striking and footwork.
Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Guillard was quickly submitted via rear naked choke in the first round after being dazed by a counter left from Lauzon.
Guillard faced Jim Miller on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1. He lost via submission in the first round.
Guillard is expected to face FabrÃcio Camões on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.
Personal life
Guillard has a wife named Tache. He is related,cousins, to Strikeforce heavyweight Daniel Cormier.
Substance abuse
Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event at UFC Fight Night 9 on April 5, 2007, and was defeated by guillotine choke in only 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab from Stevenson. Guillard publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormones (HGH), but was later found to have submitted a urine sample positive for cocaine. After the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Guillard for eight months and fined him $2,100. Melvin attributes his drug abuse to the loss of his father, who died at age 44 of cirrhosis of the liver, after a life of heavy drinking. He has later said that this was just an excuse. Guillard is quoted as saying, "I made a lot of excuses for myself because of my father's death, and I regret it now because my father left me and he always told me, 'Son, never live a regret. Never make excuses for yourself. Be a man and take responsibility for whatever you do in life.'" That being said, he has said that his dad was his best friend and biggest fan. When Hurricane Katrina hit, since his dad was a contractor, he was backed up and never made it to his UFC debut, and died before he could see him fight in the UFC at all.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (Two times)
Mixed martial arts record
External links
- Official UFC Profile
- Official Melvin Guillard website
- Professional MMA record for Melvin Gulliard from Sherdog
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